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EO64 LYU

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO64 LYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,049 miles

Exhaust pipe repair tape on the middle exhaust pipe area (below the fuel tank)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield missing under the fuel tank ( strong exhaust repair tape on the exhaust pipe )

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,965 miles

Foot pedal travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,685 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,641 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,278 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Body Damage to offside front wing/door.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 63,278 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Body Damage to offside front wing/door.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,643 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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EO64 LYU is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 52,266 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO64 LYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO64 LYU registered?

EO64 LYU is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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